How far is Universal City, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from Universal City, CA to Riverside, CA is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Universal City and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Universal City and Riverside.
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Start on the route
25 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Cylon Drive
121 m · 29 sec · Cylon Drive
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Keep slight left
40 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto James Stewart Avenue
2469 ft · 2 min · James Stewart Avenue
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Turn right
932 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Barham Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Barham Boulevard
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Turn right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cahuenga Boulevard West
101 m · 12 sec · Cahuenga Boulevard West
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Take the ramp right toward US 101 South
637 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Freeway
8 mi · 11 min · Hollywood Freeway
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Continue on Santa Ana Freeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Santa Ana Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 East: Soto Street, Pomona
656 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 East: Pomona
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Pomona Freeway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Pomona Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
20.3 mi · 23 min · Pomona Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Buren Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Mission Boulevard
852 ft · 15 sec · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Universal City and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pomona Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Pomona Freeway
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Universal City and Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Universal City to Riverside?
The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rowland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Universal City and 35.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.79 one way or $27.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Universal City and Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Rowland Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Your Home Away From Home
The Rancho Inn
City of South El Monte City Hall
City Of El Monte Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rowland Heights.
Fullerton Transportation Center
Pomona station
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
Claremont, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Universal City and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.58 km).
#1 Universal City
Universal City is a place in California, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1389000, -118.3534100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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